Shore Excursion: Half Day Small Group Auckland Scenic Tour - 4 HOURS

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Shore Excursion: Half Day Small Group Auckland Scenic Tour - 4 HOURS — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

This is the most comprehensive Half Day Tour of Auckland available; perfect for those arriving by cruise ship. Join this half-day Auckland Scenic Tour if you want to see as much of Auckland as possible in 4 Hours with a guide steeped in the history and knowledge of Auckland. This tour will ensure you are able to see all the iconic Auckland sights. Drive along Tamaki Drive by air-conditioned Mercedes with one of our guides renowned for their knowledge; discover the quaint village of Devonport, Mission Bay and gaze over the coastal scenery from Achilles Point. Travel to the top of 2 of Auckland's volcanoes for stunning 360 degree views; North Head, a volcano with the most spectacular views over the City, inner Harbour ; also up Auckland's highest volcano, historic Mt. Eden; visit the Auckland Domain, home to the Auckland Museum and the 2 stunning Wintergardens and Fernery. This 4-hour tour includes round-trip travel from your cruise ship.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 14 people
People per booking: 1–14
Guide: English
Operated by: Auckland Scenic Tours

Ages: Children (10–14 years) · Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Cruise Terminal Pick Up and Drop Off
Included: Local taxes
Included: Local driver/guide

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks, unless specified
Not included: Minimum age is 8 years

Itinerary

Auckland Harbour Bridge

Built in 1959, this affords spectacular 360 degree views and photo opportunities of Auckland as we travel across the bridge to the North Shore of Auckland
Devonport

5 min

This is arguably the quaintest township in Auckland and dating back to 1850, the oldest on the North Shore that people liken to Sausilito in San Francisco. Marvel at the 5,000 old villas as we explain how to tell their age
North Head Historic Reserve

30 min

Steeped in history and we explain this as formerly this was an underground township (during the 2nd World War and the 1880s) with a labyrinth of tunnels. Affords spectacular 360 degree views of Auckland City and the Hauraki Gulf
Winter Garden Auckland Domain

30 min

Is there any more beautiful place in Auckland than visiting the 2 stunning Wintergardens (these magnificent glasshouses) over 100 years old and our Fernery, home to our 80 endemic ferns including the most famous, our Silver Fern
Mount Eden

30 min

The highest point on the isthmus of Auckland at 196 metres. Journey to the top and marvel at the most spectacular 360 degree views of Auckland.
Tamaki Drive

Marvel at the beauty of Auckland's inner City beaches and the beautiful native Pohutakawa trees that flank the coastline
Stop 7

The richest street not only in Auckland but New Zealand that additionally offers spectacular views over Okahu Bay and Auckland Harbour
Mission Bay

Marvel at the old stone cottage constructed by Bishop Selwyn in 1848 with volcanic rock as you journey through one of the quaintest coastal suburbs in Auckland as you journey to Kohimarama
Achilles Point

15 min

One of the most historic places in Auckland; but also affords the most spectacular views of the Auckland Harbour and the Hauraki Gulf
Orakei Basin - not Orakei Korako!

One of 3 crater lakes in Auckland as we explain its history and significance
Remuera

10 min

Marvel at the homes in the richest suburb of not only Auckland but New Zealand as we explain the types of timber used in their construction and how to tell their age
Parnell

Marvel at the golden mile of Parnell, the oldest suburb of Auckland dating back to 1841

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Easily Identifiable in our bright yellow Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Easily Identifiable in our bright yellow Mercedes-Benz vehicles

End point

Easily Identifiable in our bright yellow Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Easily Identifiable in our bright yellow Mercedes-Benz vehicles

Pickup points

Auckland

All guests who have booked our Ship to Shore Auckland Tour will ONLY be picked up dockside beside their berthing ship at the Cruise Ship Terminals (Queens Wharf or Princes Wharf)

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A small amount of easy walking is involved. Comfortable shoes recommended
A maximum of 14 people per booking(We can provide this tour to groups larger than 14 by discussions with Viator and ourselves)
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Please note that there are 2 activities that require good walking ability. Unfortunately, our tour is not recommended for those with agility/mobility issues.

Options

Ship To Shore Half Day Tour

Half Day Afternoon Tour: Auckland Ship to Shore Half-Day Excursion Tour that shows you all the best parts of Auckland. Morning departure at 1;00pm

Pickup included
Ship to Shore Half Day Tour .

Half Day Morning Tour: Auckland Ship to Shore Half-Day Excursion Tour that shows you all the best parts of Auckland. Morning departure at 8:30am

Pickup included